Job Details

Reports to: School Director (local) and Director of Academic Management, North America (regional)

EF is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the academic program at our school in Honolulu. The Academic Director is responsible for managing academic programs, including hiring and supervising teachers, coordinating classes, and overseeing the academic budget.

The ideal candidate is a driven, proven leader with excellent collaboration skills, capable of staff development, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive attitude. They should have ambitions for personal and professional growth and a strong background in international education. The role requires excellent communication, delegation, and management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large teaching team, including recruitment and development
• Guide, develop, inspire, and motivate staff
• Ensure effective recruitment and HR practices
• Maintain focus on customer service and quality
• Apply global/international work experience
• Uphold quality and professionalism standards
• Utilize EF curriculum and materials dynamically
• Ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintain academic integrity of the school
• Organize placement testing and student level placement
• Counsel students on academic performance
• Monitor student attendance and initiate warnings as needed
• Observe teachers, conduct follow-up, and evaluate performance
• Maintain organizational and attention to detail skills
• Manage difficult situations calmly under pressure
• Exhibit excellent cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills
• Make confident decisions, motivated and empathetic
• Supervise inventory and library maintenance
• Assign administrative duties to staff
• Collaborate on academic budget management, including class size and salary hour banks
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the School Director

Additional Benefits

• Monthly training and workshops for professional growth
• Ten paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Travel opportunities
• 25% company match on 401(k) contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and disability options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
• Fertility and family-building support
• Wellness benefits, including fitness reimbursements
• Social and learning events, employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sabbatical eligibility based on tenure
• Discounts on EF travel and programs, local venues, and businesses

About EF Language Abroad

Since 1965, EF has helped millions discover new places and cultures through language learning. We are committed to opening the world through education, offering immersive language courses worldwide, combining classroom lessons with real-world practice, to help students achieve their dreams.

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